HB 1444-FN (2024): relative to local regulation of digital mining.
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HB 1444-FN (2024)
relative to local regulation of digital mining.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2024, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in opposition. The committee held a work session on March 6, 2024. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 28, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 11, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 17, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 9, 2024, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 306-308
- March 6, 2024, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- March 13, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- September 11, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- October 17, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
Votes
- March 28, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 9, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/09/2024 11:30 am LOB 306-308
- March 6, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 03/06/2024 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
- March 13, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- March 13, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/13/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 28, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/28/2024
- September 11, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/11/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- October 17, 2024: Executive Session: 10/17/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 16-0)